Individual Giving Officer

About the position

Under the direction of the Director of Development, Major Gifts, the Individual Giving Officer identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards donors giving or capable of giving $1,000-$9,999 annually. The Individual Giving Officer will prioritize some 200 donors in an active portfolio, and implement best-practice fundraising tactics, to build authentic relationships, deepen donor interest and involvement, and secure gifts to meet or exceed the position’s annual goal. As a member of a wider team, the Individual Giving Officer will also work collaboratively with other team members to reach or exceed the organization’s overall philanthropic funding goal.

Responsibilities

• Manages an active portfolio of ~200 donors giving $1,000 - $9,999, segmented by tiers and corresponding tactics.
• Meets or exceeds quarterly/annual revenue goals aligned with phases of the donor cycle, by fulfilling metrics related to stewardship, engagement and solicitation strategies and frequency.
• Collaborates closely with the Development Director, Major Gifts to identify and matriculate donors into the $10,000 and above giving range through thoughtful stewardship and engagement.
• Contributes to the Development Team’s collective outreach strategies such as campaigns, events, special funding opportunities and other donor engagement.
• Assists with evolution of the agency’s Planned Giving program.
• Assists with creation and activation of regular presentations to philanthropists, businesses, community and other forums with the goal of generating donations and involvement.
• Completes required agency training on time.
• Completes other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, nonprofit administration, or related field of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Three years of fundraising and nonprofit development experience, particularly with individual donors.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, in-person and including presentations.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills: creating authentic relationships with donors from all backgrounds and ages, and internally with agency collaborators.
• In-depth knowledge of nonprofit organizational practices, development principles, fundraising techniques, and fundraising ethics.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A professional demeanor with an aptitude for analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Responsible, well organized, and demonstrating initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficiency with Salesforce preferred.
• Be at least 21 years of age with a minimum of three years of driving experience.
• Nights & weekends may be required.
• Be a resident of San Diego County and able to work at least three days weekly onsite, as required.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored healthcare benefits at platinum level for medical
• 401K retirement plan with company matching
• Flexible work environment; Attractive, welcoming office
• Supportive time off policies including vacation, sick, & company holidays; accrue 20 days of PTO in first year
• Learning & development and recognition programs
• Your work has a real purpose and will help change lives in San Diego County.
• Supportive and engaged Board of Directors
• You’ll be part of a fun, supportive team that works hard and celebrates accomplishments together.
• Commitment to Sustainability – We prioritize food rescue to feed people not landfills.